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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,082.88, 706,477.28 and 320,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,082.88, 706,477.28 and 320,763.20 is: 442,529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,082.88 : 706,477.28 = 320,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,082.88/706,477.28 = 320,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,082.88x = 706,477.28 × 320,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,082.88x = 226,611,913,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,611,913,060.10/512,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,529.76

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